This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 31, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 100 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 100 and requires level 70. In MoP Classic it is item level 100 and requires level 70.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 31 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 42g 81s 92c |
| The Burning Crusade | 100 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 42g 81s 92c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 100 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 42g 81s 92c |
| MoP Classic | 100 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 42g 81s 92c |
In the Appearances collection, Blade of the Archmage is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 5592. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
StormcallerRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Blade of the Archmage (item level 31) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 29 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade of the Archmage (this item) | 31 | 27 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Vendor | Not listed |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Adamantite Rapier | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Dodge, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bone Collector Sword | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
| Light-Etched Longsword | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Skystrider Katana | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blackguard | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Stamina, +10 Parry. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Sageblade | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodherald | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Hope Ender has the highest item level here (32).
Next item levels up from Blade of the Archmage among Weapon > Sword: Avool's Sword of Jin (item level 35), Saronite Spellblade (item level 35), Soul Blade (item level 37), Volcanospike (item level 37) and Engraved Sword (item level 38).
Nearest lower item levels below Blade of the Archmage among Weapon > Sword: Assassination Blade (item level 28), Intrepid Shortblade (item level 28), Valiant Shortblade (item level 28), Crystal Sword (item level 28) and Widow Blade (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blade of the Archmage uses icon file 135672, which 15 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Ethereum Phase Blade ID 29380 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31Pilfered Ethereal Blade ID 30278 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Starlight Dagger ID 27543 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Creature - Maiev's Glaive ID 32407 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32 "The edges yearn for Illidan's Blood."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 29153 (29148 to 29158) were usually added in the same batch as Blade of the Archmage: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Blackened Leather Spaulders ID 29148 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Sporeling's Firestick ID 29149 · Weapon - Wand · item level 30
Hardened Stone Shard ID 29150 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 30
Veteran's Musket ID 29151 · Weapon - Gun · item level 31
Marksman's Bow ID 29152 · Weapon - Bow · item level 31
Legion Cannon ID 29154 · Quest "A compact, yet powerful offensive weapon 'liberated' from a Burning Legion forge camp."Stormcaller ID 29155 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Honor's Call ID 29156 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Golden Ring of Power ID 29157 · Armor · item level 21
Truesilver Commander's Ring ID 29158 · Armor · item level 22The raw ItemSparse values for item 29153 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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